I don't believe in eating junk and I protect my face all the time from the sun, even in the winter with base and makeup.

It's no one's fault to be born ugly, but, honestly, must it be worn as a symbol of pride?

So-called designer bags are useless, and most are also ugly, faddish and overpriced. Pared down and sleek is always best.

I think it has something to do with being British. We don't take ourselves as seriously as some other countries do. I think a lot of people take themselves far too seriously; I find that a very tedious attitude.

It is unseemly to undress on stage. I won't do that.

Jennifer Aniston is cute, but I wouldn't call her beautiful. I think that is why Cheryl Cole is so popular, because she is just so pretty and the public are starved of gorgeous people. When I was young, everybody on screen was gorgeous.

Certainly there are dozens of over-50 actresses who look great: Sophia Loren, Susan Sarandon, Ursula Andress, Stefanie Powers, Raquel Welch, Barbara Eden, Joanna Lumley, Linda Gray - the list is endless, and these are just the actresses! I have many friends in their 60s, 70s and 80s, not in the limelight, but who all look absolutely stunning.